{"id":313625,"date":"2024-11-24T20:09:42","date_gmt":"2024-11-24T11:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/?post_type=column&#038;p=313625"},"modified":"2024-11-25T21:56:09","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T12:56:09","slug":"kochi-access-guide-flights-trains-and-buses-from-major-cities-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"column","link":"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/en\/column\/313625\/","title":{"rendered":"Kochi Access Guide: Flights, Trains, and Buses from Major Cities in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a trip to Kochi? Whether you\u2019re coming from Tokyo, Osaka, or other nearby cities, there are several convenient ways to reach this beautiful destination in Shikoku. In this guide, we will walk you through the best travel options, so you can choose the one that fits your schedule and preferences. Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\r\n<h2>Access from Tokyo<\/h2>\r\n<h3>By Airplane (Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes)<\/h3>\r\n<p>Flying is the fastest and most convenient way to reach Kochi from Tokyo, especially if Kochi or Shikoku is your main destination. Regular flights operate from both Haneda and Narita airports, with a flight time of only about 1.5 hours. If you are lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of Mount Fuji from the plane!<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>From Haneda Airport to Kochi Ryoma Airport:<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-313636 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/E5C5A013-D419-4D9D-A7F9-D65E0DBF9F89-scaled-e1732429941948.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>ANA (All Nippon Airways): 5 flights per day<\/li>\r\n\t<li>JAL (Japan Airlines): 5 flights per day<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>From Narita Airport to Kochi Ryoma Airport:<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-313638 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/8830E943-3A5E-4325-99CB-238B7947D21F-scaled-e1732430020899.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Jetstar Japan (Low-Cost Carrier): 1 flight per day<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>By Train (Approx. 5 hours 50 minutes to 6 hours 35 minutes)<\/h3>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-313645 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CC74BBE8-9060-4721-B9FA-3A071E052F5C-scaled-e1732430427917.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><br \/>\r\nIf you have a Japan Rail Pass (JRP), the train is another excellent option, allowing you to enjoy the comfort of the Shinkansen and limited express trains.<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h4><strong>1. Tokyo Station \u2192 Okayama Station<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p><strong>Travel Options:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Hikari<\/strong> (Approx. 4 hours)<br \/>\r\n\u2192 <strong>Japan Rail Pass: Valid<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Nozomi<\/strong> (Approx. 3 hours 15 minutes)<br \/>\r\n\u2192 <strong>Japan Rail Pass: Not Valid<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Notes: The <strong>Nozomi<\/strong> is faster but requires an additional fee if you are using the Japan Rail Pass.<\/p>\r\n<h4><strong>2. Okayama Station \u2192 Kochi Station<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p><strong>Limited Express Nanpu<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Travel Time<\/strong>: Approx. 2 hours 35 minutes<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>How to Transfer<\/strong>: Change to the Limited Express Nanpu at Okayama Station.<br \/>\r\n\u2192 <strong>Japan Rail Pass: Valid<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Notes: Seat reservations are recommended, especially during busy seasons.<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h3><strong>Total Travel Time<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Using Hikari<\/strong>: Approx. 6 hours 35 minutes<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Using Nozomi<\/strong>: Approx. 5 hours 50 minutes (additional fee required)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>By Highway Bus (Over 11 hours)<\/h3>\r\n<p>For budget-conscious travelers, the highway bus is an affordable option, with most services running overnight to save on accommodation costs.<br \/>\r\n\u25cf From Tokyo Station and other major stops to Kochi Station<\/p>\r\n<h2>Access from Osaka<\/h2>\r\n<h3>By Airplane (Approx. 45 minutes)<\/h3>\r\n<p>For travelers from the Kansai area, flying from Itami Airport(ITM) is the quickest way to reach Kochi. Please note that flights depart from Itami, which handles domestic flights, not Kansai International Airport (KIX).<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>From Osaka Itami Airport to Kochi Ryoma Airport:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>ANA (All Nippon Airways): 6 flights per day<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>By Train (Approx. 3 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours 40 minutes)<\/h3>\r\n<h4><strong>1.Shin-Osaka Station \u2192 Okayama Station<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p><strong>Travel Options:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Hikari, Kodama, Sakura <\/strong>\u00a0(Approx. 1 hour 5 minutes)<br \/>\r\n\u2192 <strong>Japan Rail Pass: Valid<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Nozomi, Mizuho<\/strong>\u00a0(Approx. 50 minutes)<br \/>\r\n\u2192 <strong>Japan Rail Pass: Not Valid<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Notes:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Hikari, Kodama, and Mizuho<\/strong> are Japan Rail Pass-friendly options, but <strong>Nozomi and Sakura<\/strong> are faster if you&#8217;re willing to pay an additional fee.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><strong>2.Okayama Station \u2192 Kochi Station<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p><strong>Limited Express Nanpu<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Travel Time<\/strong>: Approx. 2 hours 35 minutes<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>How to Transfer<\/strong>: Change to the Limited Express Nanpu at Okayama Station.<br \/>\r\n\u2192 <strong>Japan Rail Pass: Valid<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Notes:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Seat reservations are advised, especially during peak travel periods.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h4><strong>Total Travel Time<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Using Japan Rail Pass-friendly options<\/strong>: Approx. 3 hours 40 minutes<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Using Nozomi\/Sakura<\/strong>: Approx. 3 hours 25 minutes (additional fee required)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>By Highway Bus (Approx. 5 hours 10 minutes)<\/h3>\r\n<p>Daytime bus services are frequent and offer scenic views of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and Naruto Strait along the way. This is a great option for those who want to enjoy the journey.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>\u00a0From JR Osaka Station to Kochi Station<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2>Access from Other Cities in the Chugoku and Shikoku Regions<\/h2>\r\n<h3>From Okayama<\/h3>\r\n<p><strong>By Train (Approx. 2 hours 35 minutes)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Limited Express Nanpu from Okayama Station to Kochi Station<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Japan Rail Pass is valid, so there is no extra charge.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>By Highway Bus (Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>From Okayama Station to Kochi Station<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>From Hiroshima<\/h3>\r\n<h4><strong>1.Hiroshima Station \u2192 Okayama Station<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<h5>Travel Options:<\/h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Hikari, Kodama, Sakura<\/strong>\u00a0(Approx. 60\u201370 minutes)<br \/>\r\n\u2192 <strong>Japan Rail Pass: Valid<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Nozomi, Mizuho<\/strong>\u00a0(Approx. 40 minutes)<br \/>\r\n\u2192 <strong>Japan Rail Pass: Not Valid<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h5>Notes:<\/h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>For faster travel, <strong>Nozomi or Sakura<\/strong> are available with an additional fee, but <strong>Hikari, Kodama, or Mizuho<\/strong> are suitable for Japan Rail Pass users.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h4><strong>2. Okayama Station \u2192 Kochi Station<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<h5><strong>Limited Express Nanpu<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Travel Time<\/strong>: Approx. 2 hours 35 minutes<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>How to Transfer<\/strong>: Switch to the Limited Express Nanpu at Okayama Station.<br \/>\r\n\u2192 <strong>Japan Rail Pass: Valid<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>By Highway Bus (Approx. 4 hours 30 minutes)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>From Hiroshima Station to Kochi Station<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>From Matsuyama<\/h3>\r\n<p><strong>By Highway Bus (Approx. 160 minutes)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>From Matsuyama City Station to Kochi Station<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>By Car (Approx. 150 minutes)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Use the toll expressway to reach Kochi city<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>From Takamatsu<\/h3>\r\n<p><strong>By Bus (Approx. 140 minutes)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>From Takamatsu Station to Kochi Station By Express Bus (Approx. 120 minutes)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>By Car (Approx. 110 minutes)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Use the toll expressway to reach Kochi city<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"featured_media":313985,"parent":0,"template":"","tags":[5185,5180,5181,5184,5129,5102,5187,5186,5183,5182],"column_area":[],"class_list":["post-313625","column","type-column","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-flights-to-kochi","tag-how-to-get-to-kochi","tag-kochi-access-guide","tag-kochi-transportation-options","tag-kochi-travel","tag-kochi-travel-guide","tag-shikoku-travel","tag-trains-to-kochi","tag-travel-from-osaka-to-kochi","tag-travel-from-tokyo-to-kochi","column_cat-transportation"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/column\/313625","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/column"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/column"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/column\/313625\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/313985"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=313625"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=313625"},{"taxonomy":"column_area","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/column_area?post=313625"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}